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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Burton upon Trent takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Burton upon Trent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 22m
Duration
111 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Burton upon Trent train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Burton upon Trent. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Burton upon Trent at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country2h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Burton upon Trent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Burton upon Trent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 111.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Burton upon Trent, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Burton-on-Trent via Crewe and Tamworth High Level in around 2h 35m.

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